Complaint records

2021 Nissan Sentra Complaints

126 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2021 Nissan Sentra, grouped by component category.

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126 Total complaints
14 Crash reports
1 Fire reports
8 Injury reports
Quick answer: The 2021 Nissan Sentra has 126 consumer-submitted complaints in our database. The most common complaint categories are steering, electrical system, forward collision avoidance. Enriched records show 14 crash reports, 1 fire report, and 8 injury reports.
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.

Buyer interpretation

How to use these complaints before buying

Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.

Complaint volume

126 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.

Pattern to inspect

The most common categories are steering, electrical system, forward collision avoidance. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.

Severity flags

Enriched records include 14 crash reports, 1 fire report, 8 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.

Mileage clue

Mileage is available on 21 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 31,151 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Have you had any problems related to steering, electrical system, forward collision avoidance?
  • Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
  • Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
  • Can we also check the recall record for this 2021 Nissan Sentra?
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2021 Nissan Sentra
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How severe are the 2021 Nissan Sentra complaints?

Enriched complaint indicators from official bulk records.

14 Crash
1 Fire
8 Injury
0 Fatality
13 Towed
6 Medical attention

Mileage at failure is available on 21 complaints ; average reported mileage is 31,151 miles.

Most common incident states: TX (2), LA (1), MI (1), VA (1).

What are the most common 2021 Nissan Sentra complaint categories?

126 total complaints on record

Latest complaints

Showing 126-126 of 126 complaints.

Date Component Summary Severity Mileage
Jun 2021 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER Car will not start. Unexplained battery depletion. Trunk will not close when car is not on. Awful customer service at ORR Nissan in Shreveport Louisiana Address: 1240 E Bert Kouns, Shreveport Louisiana, 71105 Their entire operations need to be shut down. Bunch of incompetent druggies.
Incident: Jun 2021 		Crash: No Fire: No Unknown

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